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Y96 FEX

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

122,151 mi
Last recorded122,151 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY96 FEX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 122,151 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 122,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 119,323 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 119,323 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 116,772 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 112,605 miles

Offside Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 13 Aug 2013 112,605 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Jul 2012 109,449 miles

Engine oil leak

Front inner brake pads worn low

N/S/F tyre worn close to 1.6mm legal limit

O/S/F tyre worn low

Fail 18 Jul 2012 109,449 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine oil leak

Front inner brake pads worn low

N/S/F tyre worn close to 1.6mm legal limit

O/S/F tyre worn low

Pass 20 Apr 2011 106,353 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 102,887 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 96,212 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 96,212 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 85,808 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 85,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre getting low

Fail 1 Mar 2007 76,471 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 76,471 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 59,250 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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Y96 FEX is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2001 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 97,793 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y96 FEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y96 FEX is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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